Dynamics Trolley
Product Specification Sheet
Dynamics Trolley
Model Number: MTM-72
The Dynamic Trolley from Micro Technologies is a robust mechanics laboratory trolley designed for experiments involving motion, force, acceleration, momentum, impulse and collisions. It features a hardwood body with metal-reinforced ends, three low-friction ball-bearing wheels, a quick-release triple impulse spring and four removable metal masses for varying experimental load. The trolley measures approximately 90 × 9 cm.
Product Specification
The Dynamic Trolley from Micro Technologies is a versatile mechanics laboratory apparatus designed for practical investigations of linear motion, force, acceleration, momentum, impulse and collision dynamics.
The trolley is constructed from hardwood, providing a rigid and durable body suitable for repeated laboratory experiments. Its ends are reinforced with metal, improving durability at areas that may experience repeated contact during collision and impulse demonstrations.
The trolley runs on three low-friction ball-bearing wheels. The low-resistance wheel arrangement helps minimize unwanted friction, allowing the trolley to move smoothly along a suitable level surface or experimental track.
This makes the apparatus particularly useful for studying Newton's laws and fundamental dynamics relationships.
For force and acceleration investigations, students can explore Newton's Second Law:
F = ma
where:
F = Net Applied Force
m = Total Moving Mass
a = Acceleration
A major feature of the trolley is the provision of four removable metal masses.
These masses allow the total mass of the trolley to be changed systematically. Students can therefore investigate how acceleration varies when mass is changed while the applied force remains approximately constant.
The removable masses are also valuable for momentum experiments.
Linear momentum can be represented as:
p = mv
By changing the mass of one or more trolleys, students can investigate how different mass combinations affect velocities and momentum before and after a collision.
The trolley is additionally fitted with a quick-release triple impulse spring.
This spring arrangement can be used in suitable experiments to provide a controlled impulsive interaction between trolleys.
Impulse is related to change in momentum by:
J = Δp
and, for a force acting over a time interval:
J = FΔt
This makes the Dynamic Trolley useful for connecting practical observations of trolley motion with the theoretical relationship between force, impulse and momentum.
When two compatible trolleys are used together, experiments can be performed to investigate collision dynamics and conservation of momentum.
For an approximately isolated system:
Total Momentum Before Collision = Total Momentum After Collision
Different loading conditions can be created using the removable masses, allowing comparisons between collisions involving similar and different trolley masses.
The low-friction ball-bearing wheel system is particularly beneficial in these experiments because reduced rolling resistance minimizes external influences on the motion.
The trolley can also be incorporated into experimental arrangements involving inclined planes, cords, pulleys, hanging masses and timing equipment, depending on the laboratory experiment.
Its hardwood construction and reinforced ends provide a traditional, durable laboratory configuration, while the removable masses and impulse spring increase its experimental versatility.
According to the supplied specifications, the trolley measures approximately 90 × 9 cm.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Dynamic Trolley is suitable for physics and mechanics laboratories requiring a robust apparatus for motion, impulse, momentum and collision experiments.
Features
- Hardwood dynamic trolley
- Metal-reinforced ends
- Three low-friction ball-bearing wheels
- Quick-release triple impulse spring
- Four removable metal masses
- Variable mass configuration
- Suitable for velocity experiments
- Supports acceleration studies
- Suitable for force and motion experiments
- Useful for momentum investigations
- Supports impulse experiments
- Suitable for collision demonstrations
- Approx. dimensions: 90 × 9 cm
- Durable laboratory construction
- Designed for repeated mechanics experiments
Benefits
- Low-friction wheels provide smooth trolley movement
- Removable masses allow controlled variation of total mass
- Triple impulse spring expands experimental possibilities
- Helps demonstrate Newton's laws practically
- Supports quantitative force and acceleration studies
- Useful for momentum conservation experiments
- Allows comparison of different mass configurations
- Metal-reinforced ends improve durability
- Hardwood body provides a stable experimental platform
- Suitable for both individual and paired-trolley experiments
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Dynamic Trolley |
| Product Type | Mechanics / Dynamics Trolley |
| Body Material | Hardwood |
| End Construction | Metal Reinforced |
| Number of Wheels | 3 |
| Wheel Type | Low-Friction Ball-Bearing |
| Impulse Mechanism | Quick-Release Triple Impulse Spring |
| Removable Masses | 4 Metal Masses |
| Mass Adjustment | Supported |
| Approx. Dimensions | 90 × 9 cm |
| Motion Type | Linear |
| Force Experiments | Supported |
| Acceleration Experiments | Supported |
| Momentum Experiments | Supported |
| Impulse Experiments | Supported |
| Collision Experiments | Supported |
| Use | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Set Components
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Trolley | Hardwood Construction |
| Ball-Bearing Wheels | 3 Nos. |
| Removable Metal Masses | 4 Nos. |
| Triple Impulse Spring | Quick-Release Type |
| Metal Reinforced Ends | Provided |
Applications
- Linear motion experiments
- Newton's laws demonstrations
- Force and acceleration experiments
- Variable-mass investigations
- Momentum experiments
- Conservation of momentum studies
- Impulse experiments
- Collision dynamics
- Inertia demonstrations
- Velocity investigations
- Dynamics experiments
- Pulley and mass experiments
- Mechanics laboratory practicals
- Physics laboratory demonstrations
Available Variants
Dynamic Trolley, Dynamics Trolley, Hardwood Dynamic Trolley, Low-Friction Dynamics Trolley, Impulse Trolley, Momentum Experiment Trolley, Collision Dynamics Trolley, Physics Lab Dynamic Trolley
SKU System
MT-DT-Series
FAQs
What is the Dynamic Trolley used for?
The Dynamic Trolley is used for experiments involving motion, velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, impulse and collisions.
What is the trolley body made from?
The trolley features a hardwood body with metal-reinforced ends for durable laboratory use.
How many wheels are provided?
The trolley is fitted with three low-friction ball-bearing wheels.
Why are low-friction wheels important?
Low-friction wheels reduce rolling resistance, allowing the trolley's motion to more closely represent theoretical mechanics conditions.
Are additional masses supplied?
Yes. The trolley is supplied with four removable metal masses for changing the total experimental mass.
What is the impulse mechanism?
The trolley incorporates a quick-release triple impulse spring that can be used in suitable impulse and collision experiments.
Can the trolley be used for momentum experiments?
Yes. It is suitable for investigating linear momentum, momentum transfer and conservation of momentum.
Can it be used for Newton's Second Law experiments?
Yes. By changing the removable masses or applied force, students can investigate the relationship between force, mass and acceleration.
What are the approximate dimensions of the trolley?
The supplied specification gives approximate dimensions of 90 × 9 cm.
Can two Dynamic Trolleys be used together?
Yes. Two compatible trolleys can be used for suitable collision, impulse and momentum experiments.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Durable hardwood body
- Metal-reinforced ends
- Three low-friction ball-bearing wheels
- Four removable metal masses
- Quick-release triple impulse spring
- Suitable for motion, momentum and collision studies
- Versatile mechanics laboratory apparatus
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Equip your mechanics laboratory with the Dynamic Trolley from Micro Technologies for practical investigations of force, acceleration, momentum, impulse and collision dynamics. Its low-friction ball-bearing wheels, adjustable masses and triple impulse spring provide a versatile platform for experimental physics. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk procurement, OEM supply and customized quotations.
